…….is next to Godliness

-By Paromita Biswas Student, PSTTI

CLEANLINESS

Aims and ObjectivesTo make the children free from diseases and hence

good performance in studies.

To imbibe in children good manners which they can

carry throughout their life.

To keep the child physically and mentally healthy.

To improve the immune system of the children.

To build a healthy nation by improving individual

health.

IntroductionMeaning of Cleanliness

Personal cleanliness and Cleanliness of the

surroundings

Steps in teaching a Kinder garten children about

cleanliness

Advantages of teaching cleanliness to the children at

an early age

Activities on Cleanliness for kids

What is Cleanliness Cleanliness is both the abstract state of being

clean and free from dirt, and the process of achieving and maintaining that state.

Cleanliness may be endowed with a moral quality, as indicated by the aphorism "cleanliness is next to godliness," and may be regarded as contributing to other ideals such as health and beauty.

STEPS IN TEACHING PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

TO A KINDERGARTEN CHILD

Personal Cleanliness

Environmental Cleanliness

1

Washing Hands

Touching Food Cooking Eating Tending a cut or sore Visiting and taking care

of any sick person

Leaving the toilet or bathroom

Touching garbage and anything dirty (including children's play-sand).

Touching a dirty nose Touching an open cut or

sore Touching an animal, bird

or insect Touching raw meat or fish

2

Cleaning the body

Bath everyday with soap so that there is no

dirt left on the skin.

Use talcum powder or deodorant after bath.

Wear clean clothes and undergarments.

Eat nutritious food.

Cut your nails regularly before they grow up.

Anytime dirt gathers under the fingernails, they should be brushed with soap and water.

Wash the hair regularly with a mild shampoo and lukewarm

water.

Comb and brush them properly.

Always keep the comb and brush separate.

Massage the hair regularly with oil.

Cover the hair when going outdoors to protect from

pollution.

Eat nutritious food.

3

A clean mouth

Food and candies that have fallen on the floor are dirty and should not be put in the mouth unless they can be washed properly.

Anything that has touched one person's mouth should not be put in someone else's mouth. Food, candies, drinking bottles etc. should not be passed from mouth to mouth.

Children have a tendency to touch their shoes, socks, feet, head, dirty nose and worse. They must learn not to put their hands in their mouth or touch food without first washing their hands.

4

Cleaning of teeth

Brush the teeth twice daily

Use a soft toothbrush

Use a good quality toothpaste

Avoid sweets, biscuits and aerated drinks and

if eaten brush the teeth properly afterwards

5

Care of teeth

Cleaning them properly twice daily

Regular dentist visit

Taking appropriate amount of water, fluoride

and calcium

Avoid chocolates, pastries, sweets and

chewing gums

It helps to prevent diseases and infections in the

child

It improves the immune system of the child

It helps them do well in their studies as they will

be free from diseases

It develops an attractive personality in the child

It helps him develop good manners which stays

within him throughout his life

Play/Skit about Cleanliness

Make a Booklet with Pictures

Make flashcards about cleanliness

Collage About Cleanliness

Tell them stories or rhymes about cleanliness